New Delhi, July 4 -- The Indian Men's Hockey Team concluded the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26 on a high, registering confidence-boosting victories over the reigning World Champions Germany and the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medallists, the Netherlands, while taking the fight against world No. 3 England down the wire.

India has ended the competition on a eighth place finish. More importantly, the performances reflected a side that gathered momentum with every phase of the tournament, building valuable confidence ahead of the World Cup and the Asian Games. This upward trajectory was built over the course of three distinct phases.

India endured a difficult start to the Pro League during the home leg in Rourkela, where they suffered defeats a...